ACT I:
The story begins in a room where three young investigators - Katerina, Ankbern, and Crimson - are discussing their experiences. They meet a lad, Joseph Pauler, who announces the arrival of a man named Mr. Joseph Pauler. He reveals......
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They doctor had to take a difficult ________________ (decide).
They checked the ________________ (weigh) of all the boxes.
It was a ________________ (please) to meet all the intellectuals from around the world.
My grandma always says, ‘________________ (laugh) is the best medicine.’
The ________________ (describe) given by the man matched perfectly.
Young boy and girls were awarded for their ________________ (excellent).
The doctor had to take a difficult decision.
They checked the weight of all the boxes.
It was a pleasure to meet all the intellectuals from around the world.
My grandma always says, 'Laughter is the best medicine.'
The description given by the man matched perfectly.
Young boys and girls were awarded for their excellence.
Complete the table using the correct noun or verb forms.
Verb | Noun |
---|---|
1. Remove | a. |
2. | b. Arrangement |
3. Define | c. |
4. Simple | d. |
5. | e. interference |
6. | f. correction |
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Sign up nowConvert these sentences into indirect speech.
The teacher asked Matilda, ‘Who taught you to read and write?’
The gardener said, ‘I told you not to pluck flowers from the garden.’
She asked me, ‘Do you know the way to the newly inaugurated community half?’
The children said, ‘What exquisite flora and can be found in Africa!’
‘Please return my umbrella,’ requested the women.
The volunteers said, ‘We missed the train.’
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Sign up nowIdentify the words in these sentences that have the schwa sound. Then highlight the vowel with the schwa sound.
Would you like a cup of tea?
Summers in England are very pleasant.
We will need permission to run the machines.
I like reading books during my leisure time.
This topic is difficult to understand.
All important discussions will be held in the private conference room.
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Sign up nowWork in groups to create a play script on any one of these prompts. Refer to the points above while scripting the play.
1. You along with your family and friends are enjoying a party, and you see something strange.
2. A magician performs mind boggling tricks in a show and something surprising takes place.
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Sign up nowProfessor Ralph was a scientist in the field of ________________.
a. physics
b. chemistry
c. biology
b. chemistry
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Why did the thief leave the gold ring by the washstand?
a. The ring slipped off the thief’s finger by the washstand.
b. The thief deliberately left it behind as a clue.
c. The thief wished to wash the grease off the ring.
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Sign up nowWho were the people involved in the crime?
a. Professor Ralph, Mr Pauler, Mr Rodriguez
b. Mr Pauler, Samuel, Mr Rodriguez
c. Mr Pauler, Samuel, Mr Salbaster
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Sign up nowMr Salblaster could not move the stolen papers because ________________.
a. he had the wrong papers.
b. the set was not complete.
c. The theory in the papers was proved wrong.
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Sign up nowI was surprised because my door always creaks noisily whenever it opened, and I thought I had closed it.
a. Who said these words and to whom?
b. Where did this conversation take place?
c. What did it imply?
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Sign up nowWell done girls! Everything is quite clear except for two things – who was the mechanic and what was his motive?
a. Who asked this?
b. What was ‘quite clear’?
c. Was the speaker’s question answered?
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Sign up nowExplain the involvement of Mr Pauler, Professor Ralph’s secretary, in the crime.
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Sign up nowDid the girls do something unethical in the process of solving the crime? Cite instances from the play to justify your opinion.
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Sign up nowMy name is Joseph Pauler. I work as an assistant to the great Professor Ralph.
a. Who introduced himself this way and to whom?
b. Why was he introducing himself to the ladies?
c. What was the issue that brought him to the girls?
a. Joseph Pauler introduced himself in this way to the three female detectives, Katerina, Ankbern, and Crimson.
b. He was introducing himself to the ladies because he was there to seek their help with a case.
c. The issue that brought him to the girls was that Professor Ralph's important scientific papers had been stolen, and they needed help finding the papers and the thief.
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The beginning of our story, sir, trails back to Professor Ralph’s lab, more precisely, its door.
a. Who explained this to whom?
b. What was the beginning of the story?
c. Why did the story start from Professor Ralph’s lab?
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Unlock now 🔓baffling: causing complete confusion
The mysterious disappearance of the treasure was baffling everyone.
befell: (something unpleasant) happened
An unexpected storm befell the small coastal town.
abrupt: sudden and unexpected
He made an abrupt decision to leave the party without saying goodbye.
washstand: a special table with a basin
She washed her......................
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The story begins in a room where three young investigators - Katerina, Ankbern, and Crimson - are discussing their experiences. They meet a lad, Joseph Pauler, who announces the arrival of a man named Mr. Joseph Pauler. He reveals......
1. The Theme of Mystery and Investigation:
The chapter explores the dynamics of a mystery case revolving around the theft of a scientist's all-important papers. The young .....
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The chapter begins by introducing us to the three detectives and their newest client - Mr. Pauler. He reveals that Professor Ralph's important ..........
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Unlock now 🔓1. "My name is Joseph Pauler. I work as an assistant to the great Professor Ralph."
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